International Yoga Day 2016

On 21st June 2016, India celebrates the second International Day of Yoga. This day came into being after the call of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to adopt 21 June, which is also the day of the Summer Solstice, as the International Yoga Day, during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2014. To mark this day, mass yoga sessions and various other public participation programmes are organised throughout the country with the yoga session. President Pranab Mukherjee urged people to make yoga an integral part of life as it promotes better health and bring harmony. Indian President led about 1000 people during the event at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in Delhi. PM Narendra Modi urged people to embrace yoga for better physical and mental health. Modi led the 2nd International Yoga Day celebrations as he pitched for treating diseases like diabetes through yoga. Over 30, 000 people performed yoga asanas during the event held at the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh amid tight security. Timescontent.com bring the event for your notice?.